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Portable External Hard Drive
Effortlessly back up yesterday’s memories and today’s important documents with the Seagate portable external hard drive. Compact and with up to 5TB of storage, it’s easy to use on the go—just plug it in via USB 3.0 and start saving your files with simple drag-and-drop functionality. No setup or software required...just instant storage when you need it.
Easily store your photos, songs, videos, documents, and more with the Seagate Portable external hard drive. Just drag and drop your files onto the drive—no complicated steps or software needed. Enjoy simple, fast backups whenever you need them.
With high-speed USB 3.0 connectivity, the Seagate portable drive plugs directly into your PC, Mac, or Chromebook device without needing a wall adapter. Enjoy speedy, hassle-free file transfers and backups with simple plug-and-play functionality. Just connect and start saving data right away.
Easily free up space on your PC, Mac, or Chromebook by adding extra capacity with the Seagate portable external hard drive. It’s the perfect solution for storing your files, photos, and videos, allowing your computer to run smoothly while keeping your important data safe and secure.
Take on your day with confidence, knowing you have plenty of space for tens of thousands of files. Seagate portable external drive offers capacities of 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 5TB, giving you the flexibility to store as much as you need—whether it’s photos, videos, or important documents—and all within a compact, portable design.
Store, protect, and access your videos, photos, and games with the Seagate portable hard drive. Enjoy up to 5TB of storage and high-speed USB 3.0 connectivity anywhere.
Keep all your favorite videos—from personal recordings to high-definition movies—safe and organized with the Seagate portable drive. Featuring up to 5TB of storage, you can easily back up and access your entire video collection on the go.
Never worry about running out of space for your treasured memories. With the Seagate portable external hard drive, you can store thousands of high-quality photos in one convenient place. Enjoy easy drag-and-drop backups to protect and access your photos anytime.
Maximize your gaming experience by expanding your storage with the Seagate portable hard drive. Whether you’re a PC or console gamer, you can easily save your growing game library without sacrificing performance, thanks to this external drive’s high-speed USB 3.0 connectivity.
Up to 250,000 photos
Up to 500,000 photos
Up to 1 million photos
Up to 1.5 million photos
Up to 660 4K videos (five minutes each)
Up to 1,330 4K videos (five minutes each)
Up to 2,670 4K videos (five minutes each)
Up to 3,330 4K videos (five minutes each)
Up to two million files
Up to four million files
Up to eight million files
Up to 10 million files
Up to 25 full-sized games
Up to 50 full-sized games
Up to 100 full-sized games
Up to 125 full-sized games
Got questions about the Seagate portable external hard drive? We’ve got answers! Explore our FAQs to learn how the Seagate portable drive can help you store, back up, and access your files with ease.
Using the Seagate portable drive is simple. Just connect it to your computer via the included USB 3.0 cable. The drive is plug-and-play, which means your computer will automatically recognize it without needing any additional software or drivers. You can instantly transfer and back up your files by dragging and dropping them onto the drive.
Yes, the Seagate portable hard drive is designed to work seamlessly with both Windows and Mac operating systems. For most users, it’s ready to go right out of the box. However, if you want to use the drive with both Windows and Mac, you may need to reformat it. This can be done easily, and instructions are available on the Seagate website or in the user manual.
The Seagate portable external drive offers a range of storage options to meet your needs. Choose from 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, or 5TB models. This flexibility allows you to store anything from a moderate amount of data—like photos and documents—to much larger collections of videos, music, and games, depending on which capacity you choose.
No, the Seagate portable drive is powered directly through the USB connection, so there’s no need for an additional power source or wall adapter. This makes it especially convenient for on-the-go use. Simply plug it into your laptop or desktop computer and immediately access or store files without worrying about extra cables.
Absolutely! The Seagate portable drive is perfect for backing up and storing large collections of photos, videos, and other important files. Its large capacities—up to 5TB—make it ideal for storing high-resolution images and HD videos. Plus, the drag-and-drop functionality makes it easy to transfer and organize your media, so your memories are safely stored and easily accessible when needed.
No, a portable solid-state drive (SSD) is different from an external hard drive. An SSD uses flash memory to store data, making it faster, while an external hard drive uses spinning disks to store data. Both are portable, but SSDs typically offer quicker data access.
Yes, external hard drives are generally more reliable for long-term data storage compared to USB flash drives, which are ideal for temporary file transfers.
Yes, external hard drives are great for storing photos. They offer large storage capacities, making it easy to back up thousands of images in one place. Plus, they’re portable, so you can take your photos with you and access them anytime. Just make sure to handle the drive with care to avoid damage.
A backup drive is simply an external hard drive used specifically to back up data. An external hard drive can serve many purposes, including storage, data transfer, and backup.
No, there’s no major difference between an external hard drive and a portable hard drive. Both terms refer to external storage devices that connect to your computer via USB. Portable hard drives feature a smaller, lighter design, making them easier to carry around, but they serve the same purpose.
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